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#1Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Step into the world of Middle-earth, the Shire, and Hobbiton as you head to the movie set where acclaimed director Peter Jackson brought J.R.R. Tolkien's bel...

$58
per adult
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

#21-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Tour

We start our day travelling from Auckland to Hobbiton through Waikato, where you will take in the gorgeous scenery of Dairy Farms and the Hauraki Plains. On ...

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$309
per adult
1-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Tour

#3Full-Day Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Glide through caves illuminated by bioluminescent creatures, drive through rolling hills and tranquil pastoral landscapes, and explore the adorable hillside ...

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$253
per adult
Full-Day Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

#4Full-Day Hobbiton Shire Movie Set Tour from Auckland

A fantastical world of wonder awaits at the filming site of HobbitonTM Shire. Nestled within the verdant farmland south of Auckland, this authentic recreation...

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$210
per adult
Full-Day Hobbiton Shire Movie Set Tour from Auckland

#5Full-Day Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves

Enjoy guided tours of the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a full-day sightseeing tour from Auckland. Journey south through lush rural fa...

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$253
per adult
Full-Day Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves

#6Private Transportation to Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves

Climb through hobbit holes, stroll over picturesque bridges, and traipse through lovely gardens in Hobbiton, the movie set made famous in The Lord of the Rin...

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$103
per traveler
Private Transportation to Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves

#7Hobbiton Movie Set Tour departing Rotorua

Step into the world of Middle-earth, the Shire, and Hobbiton as you head to the movie set where acclaimed director Peter Jackson brought J.R.R. Tolkien's bel...

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$82
per adult
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour departing Rotorua

#8Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Hobbiton Day Tour

See the absolute best of what New Zealand has to offer during a tour that takes you through some of the country's most beautiful landscape, including the wor...

$117
per adult
Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Hobbiton Day Tour

#9Hobbiton Movie Set Tour departing Matamata i-SITE

Step into the world of Middle-earth, the Shire, and Hobbiton as you head to the movie set where acclaimed director Peter Jackson brought J.R.R. Tolkien's bel...

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$58
per adult
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour departing Matamata i-SITE

#10Private Hobbiton Transportation in a Luxury Vehicle

Take an easy ride to the edge of the Shire itself with a return transfer to the charming rural town of Matamata. Famous as the location of the Hobbiton set f...

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$68
per traveler
Private Hobbiton Transportation in a Luxury Vehicle

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Things To Do in Matamata

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Activities and Tours

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Matamata Attractions

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